SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helleborus x iburgensis 'Ice N' Roses Merlot'
COMMON NAME: Ice N' Roses® Merlot Hellebore
GARDEN SIZE: 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Shade, Partial Shade (morning sun)
WATER & SOIL: Evenly moist, nutrient rich, well drained soil. Average water needs.
HABIT (FORM): Clumping , Mounding
FOLIAGE: Evergreen, Green
FLOWERS: Burgundy, up- and outward-facing. Blooms winter through early spring.
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid (Europe and Asia)
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May feed pollinators early in the spring. Deer and rabbit resistant.
FERTILIZING: When planting, add a root stimulant, compost, or a fertilizer meant to support new plants. Once established, apply organic compost or a 3-4-5 fertilizer in early spring and early fall.
PRUNING: Remove dead leaves as needed. May be divided after blooming or in early fall.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Borders, Shade Gardens, Containers, Winter Interest, Cut flowers